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Man holding freshly fished Salmon in Norway's Hardangervidda's National Park

Hardangervidda.
Photo: Florian Over

Fishing in Hardangervidda national park

The finest trout Norway has to offer

Fish for trout of the highest calibre in Hardangervidda. Uvdal and Geilo in Hol make good bases for fishing adventures in Norway’s largest national park.

A myriad of fishing lakes, rivers and streams make Hardangervidda national park a wise choice for everyone who plans a fishing holiday in Norway – there is no trout about that! Apart from trout, you may get the odd char, minnow or whitefish on the hook.

Located on the eastern side of the park, Uvdal is Norway’s largest inland fishing municipality with countless rivers, lakes and ponds. Fishing in this area is steeped in history and tradition, and your visit is enhanced by the pristine nature with crisp mountain air, clear highland lakes and an extraordinary wildlife.

Another recommended starting point for highland fishing in Hardangervidda is Geilo in the municipality of Hol, where you are surrounded by magnificent nature and wildlife.

Season

From when the snow melts (usually in early June) to 30 September.

Norway’s national parks

In Norway, the national parks are always open – they are not fenced off and there are no entrance fees. Enjoying nature is considered a right since 1957, when the so-called Right of access (Allemansretten) was inscribed in Norwegian legislation. Hardangervidda was given national park status in 1981 and is the largest national park in the country.

See also fishspot.no for more information about fishing in the Hardangervidda region.

Fishing licence

You can buy a fishing licence online at inatur.no or from local tourist offices and selected shops. The licence is valid for certain areas and lakes, so make sure you get the licence you need.

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Fish species

These are the fish species you are most likely to meet on your fishing trip to Hardangervidda, including their names in Norwegian, German and Latin.

Brown trout is one of the species you can fish in Norway

Ørret (Salmo trutta)
Brown Trout | Forelle

Size: 18–80 cm.
Weight: 1–3 kg + 15 kg

Minnow is one of the species you can fish in Norway

Ørekyte (Phoxinus phoxinus)
Minnow | Elritze

Size: 8–12 cm
Weight: 100 gram - 2,5 kg

Char is one of the species you can fish in Norway

Røye (Salvelinus alpinus)
Char | Saibling

Size: 15-75 cm.
Weight: 100 gram -3 kg

Whitefish is one of the species you can fish in Norway

Sik (Coregonus lavaretus)
Whitefish | Felchen

Size: 15–25cm.
Weight: 300-400 gram

Video: More than fish

In addition to a fine fish on the hook, an excursion on the Hardangervidda Plateau gives you a genuine wilderness experience.

Safety on your fishing holiday in Norway

Safety tips to leave you high and dry

Keep these rules of thumb in mind whenever you are on or by the water.
Find more information on our page about water safety.

Think safety at all times. Planning reduces risk and gives you more worry-free fun.
Bring the necessary equipment. It should be in good condition and easily accessible.
Respect the sea and the weather. Only cast off when it is safe.
Follow the rules of the sea, and make sure you know what they are.
Wear life jackets or other flotation devices.
Make sure you are rested and sober. Do not drive a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Be considerate, and remember that safety, the environment, and the well-being of everybody is a common responsibility.